Indulge in the ultimate in luxury with our private Fiji sailing charters, tailored to you. Your journey, your way – from personalised activities to delicious cuisine, we curate a bespoke sailing charter experience just for you. Explore a glimpse of the extraordinary through our sample itinerary.
Set sail on a 7-Night Fiji Sailing Charter
Join us for the holiday of a lifetime, experiencing the wonders of Fiji in a way that’s uniquely yours.
Malolo
Day 1
You will be met and transferred to your boat. Relax on board as we set sail towards beautiful Malolo. Spend the rest of your day snorkeling rich coral reefs, surfing Fiji’s famous surf breaks, or go fishing or spearfishing. Dive, paddle board over crystal clear waters, explore Malolo sandbar (tide dependent), or simply relax on board with a good book. Enjoy a delicious dinner and sunset drinks on board.
Monuriki
Day 2
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail towards Monuriki, the backdrop to the Tom Hanks Blockbuster “Castaway”. Spend the afternoon fishing or spearfishing, snorkeling the rich coral reefs, or exploring the island. Try your hand at wake skating, or head out on a paddle board at sunset. Enjoy a beautifully prepared dinner and sunset drinks on board.
Sacred Islands
Day 3
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail towards the spectacular Sacred Islands, believed to be the birthplace of Fijian culture. Spend your afternoon snorkeling aquamarine lagoons. Head to land and explore an uninhabited paradise, or head out for an afternoon of fishing or spearfishing. Or simply relax on board with a good book. Enjoy a delicious beach BBQ and sunset drinks.
Nanuya Balavu
Day 4
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail towards beautiful Nanuya Balavu. Spend the afternoon fishing. Dive on your choice of dive sites, surrounded by rich coral reefs. Snorkel with majestic manta rays (seasonal), or head to land and explore the white sandy beaches. Enjoy a beautifully prepared dinner and sunset drinks on board or BBQ style on your own secluded beach.
Blue Lagoon
Day 5
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail towards Blue Lagoon. Those wishing to fish en route can go wide on the long boat and try to catch some fish for dinner! Why not head out to snorkel in the world-famous Sawa-i-lau caves, where shards of light penetrate through to crystal clear waters? Or simply relax on the white sand? Enjoy a delicious dinner and sunset drinks on board.
Octopus
Day 6
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail towards Octopus. Spend your afternoon snorkelling crystal clear waters, or head out for an afternoon of fishing or spearfishing. Dive rich coral reefs, get an adrenaline fix on a biscuit ride, paddleboard over crystal clear waters, or simply relax on board with a good book. Enjoy a delicious dinner and sunset drinks on board.
Likuliku
Day 7
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail towards Likuliku. Head out on our long boat and try your hand at catching dinner. Or go for a dive or snorkel on the beautiful coral reefs, looking out for the friendly turtles. Paddleboard over the aquamarine lagoon, master wake skating, or simply relax on board. Enjoy a beautifully prepared dinner and sunset drinks on board.
Nadi
Day 8
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure as we set sail back towards Nadi, where you will disembark your boat (no later than 11:30am).
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Aparima from US$5,299 per person*
Papillon from US$6,175 per person*
* Based on 6 people sharing three queen-bed, en-suite cabins
Please note:
Charters are subject to wind, tide, weather conditions, and mechanical safety, and are operated at the sole discretion of Luxury Yacht Charters (Fiji) Pte Limited (trading as Big Blue Fiji) and Grand Bleu (Fiji) PTE Limited in the interests of the safety and welfare of the passengers, vessel, and crew. In the unlikely event of us needing to cancel a charter due to weather conditions, we will endeavour to reschedule to the closest date available. We therefore suggest that, when booking your flights, you opt for flexible flights and always include travel insurance. Cancelled charters will not be refunded but a letter for insurance companies will be provided.
Please be advised that Luxury Yacht Charters (Fiji) Pte Limited, operating as Big Blue Fiji, and Grand Bleu (Fiji) PTE Limited are distinct entities. Neither company assumes liability for the other.
What’s included
- Accommodation in a queen-bed cabin
- All meals and snacks; drinks including water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, local spirits, and wines
- Highly qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable captain, second captain, chef, and guide / dive instructor (dive charters only)
- Marine park and port fees
- Snorkelling gear
- Surfing (excluding boards)
- Spearing (excluding spear guns)
- Diving and diving equipment as per itinerary (maximum of 4 dives per person)
- Fishing and fishing equipment as per itinerary
- Motorised and non-motorised equipment
- Paddle boarding
- Wake skates
- All local government taxes
Optional extras
- Luxury drinks package
- Half-day spa
- 31ft custom built centre console game fishing boat
- Surf guides
- Jet ski
- Foil
- Diving certification course
- Freediving certification course
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 7-night Big Blue Fiji sailing charter cost?
A 7-night sailing charter aboard the Aparima is priced from US$5,299 per person, or aboard Papillon from US$6,175 per person, based on 6 people sharing three queen-bed en-suite cabins. This includes accommodation, all meals and snacks, drinks (water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, local spirits, wines), highly qualified captain, second captain, chef, and guide/dive instructor (for dive charters), marine park and port fees, snorkelling gear, surfing (excluding boards), spearing (excluding spear guns), diving and equipment as per itinerary (maximum 4 dives per person), fishing and equipment per itinerary, paddleboarding, wake skates, motorised/non-motorised equipment, and all local taxes.
What destinations are included in the 7-night charter itinerary?
The sample 7-night itinerary explores both the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, visiting Malolo (Day 1), Monuriki/Castaway Island (Day 2), Sacred Islands (Day 3), Nanuya Balavu with manta ray snorkelling-seasonal (Day 4), Blue Lagoon and Sawa-i-Lau caves (Day 5), Octopus (Day 6), and Likuliku (Day 7), before returning to Nadi (Day 8). Each destination offers unique experiences from surfing and diving to beach BBQs, cultural exploration, and encounters with turtles and marine life. The itinerary is fully customisable to your preferences.
What optional extras can be added to the charter?
Optional extras include a luxury drinks package beyond included beverages, half-day spa treatments at island resorts, the 31ft custom-built centre console game fishing boat ‘Fifty Shades,’ surf guides for expert instruction, jet ski rentals, foil equipment, SSI diving certification courses, and freediving certification courses. These add-ons allow you to enhance your charter experience with specialised equipment, professional instruction, or premium services tailored to your interests and desired activity level.
What is Big Blue Fiji's deposit and payment schedule?
To confirm your charter, Big Blue Fiji requires a 30% deposit at the time of booking. The final balance is due 60 days prior to boarding. If booking within 60 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. This payment schedule ensures your preferred dates are secured and allows the team to provision the boat and prepare for your customised charter experience.
What is Big Blue Fiji's cancellation policy?
Charters are subject to wind, tide, weather conditions, and mechanical safety, operated at Big Blue Fiji’s sole discretion for passenger, vessel, and crew safety. In the unlikely event of weather-related cancellation, Big Blue Fiji will endeavour to reschedule to the closest available date. Cancelled charters will not be refunded, but a letter for insurance companies will be provided. Big Blue Fiji strongly recommends booking flexible flights and purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to protect your investment.
